Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 28 grams tablespoons club soda; 15 smalls 15 fresh mint leaves, plus 5 small sprigs for garnish; 473 milliliters crushed ice; 2 teaspoons heaping teaspoons superfine sugar; 85 grams tablespoons Bernheim or other high-quality whiskey

Mint Julep might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan recipe serves 1. One serving contains 41 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. A mixture of ice, club soda, superfine sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In julep cup, stir together club soda and sugar until sugar just begins to dissolve.

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Sugar

Add mint leaves and, using glass muddler or back of large spoon, gently press leaves into sugar syrup until slightly darkened but not completely crushed.

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